Understanding Leadership: A Framework for Thought and Practice

By Thomas Owen Jones and Robert E. Staub II

Based on many years of research and application by leadership practitioners, academics and consultants working with thousands of individual leaders, Leadership: A Wholehearted Approach presents a comprehensive framework for thinking about leadership. This book will give researchers, professionals and students a standard dimension from which to consider leadership theory and application models. It offers a unique framework that will help develop a deeper understanding of leadership theory and practice. For the student, the framework provided, called the Wholehearted Leadership Model, creates a standard methodology for review of each of the schools of leadership thought. As each theory is introduced, the student can quickly assess it in terms of the thinking framework, and come to their own conclusions about the strengths and weaknesses apparent in the application of the specific theory or school of thought. This framework provides the practitioner a methodology for quickly evaluating those leadership strategies they choose in any situation, in terms of a thinking process that makes sure that none of the elements necessary for effective leadership are overlooked. The researcher using this framework may find it very helpful in considering the implications of any theoretical development with which they are involved.

Key Features
Begins with a comprehensive body of leadership theory as a foundation for teaching the principles Provides a unique framework for thinking about leadership, the "Wholehearted Leadership Model" that can be used to analyze all of the research and application models now available Presents current research on leadership theory and application recognizing strengths and weakness of each theory Contains case studies from actual practice to help the student understand more fully the ideas presented in each chapter Includes Instructors Resources on CD-ROM

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 076193040X
• ISBN13: 9780761930402
• Release Date: September 2050
• Publisher: Sage Publications, Inc
• Length: 1 Pages